TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The African Swine Fever Forward Command Center on Monday ordered the Taichung City Government to submit a full outbreak report on Tuesday after a pig carcass from a local farm tested positive for the virus.

At its 39th meeting, the center said Taichung has yet to provide a complete investigation and has enlisted National Chung Hsing University to assist, per CNA. Minister of Agriculture and Command Center head Chen Jun-ji (陳駿季) chaired the meeting alongside Minister without Portfolio Chen Shih-chung (陳時中).

Chen said a preliminary report was due by 5 p.m. on Monday and the full version must follow on Tuesday. He added that bans on pig slaughtering, transport, and the use of kitchen waste will remain in place until noon on Nov. 6.

The restrictions will only be lifted once disinfection and movement controls are complete. Chen said the investigation aims to assess the outbreak’s scope and trace infection sources rather than assign blame.

He urged local officials to take a scientific, evidence-based approach, stressing that identifying the virus pathway is key to preventing further spread.

The ministry also announced a reward program encouraging proactive reporting, per PTS. Farmers who report pigs showing symptoms such as bleeding — typical of African swine fever — and submit photos or videos to local authorities will receive NT$5,000 (US$160) per verified case.